Newk’s Eatery adds AI ‘cashier in the cloud’ to take to-go orders

Jan 26, 2023

From drive-thru lanes to to-go orders, AI is starting to take a major foothold in the restaurant industry

Chipotle is hiring 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busy period

Jan 26, 2023

Chipotle’s hiring spree comes as the chain targets a 7,000-unit footprint in the next several years, from about 3,100 now.

MOD Pizza tests wings for the first time

Jan 25, 2023

The fast-casual restaurant brand is testing the new menu item at 28 locations in Dallas and Salt Lake City

First-time franchisee on how to pick the perfect franchise for beginners

Jan 24, 2023

Andi Ott is a first-time franchisee in the Phoenix area with her husband and she chose to work with Dog Haus

Why the restaurant rent model needs to change

Jan 24, 2023

As rent delinquencies remain high across several markets, some experts suggest taking a different approach to lease negotiations.

NRN editors discuss that New York Times article, Subway’s sale, and loyalty programs

Jan 21, 2023

Plus, hear from Keith Goldman, COO of California Tortilla

Cost pressure in French fries, onion rings raises Portillo’s concerns

Jan 20, 2023

Fast-casual concept also goes cashless in its drive-thrus

Why Sweet Chick moved to a fast-casual model

Jan 20, 2023

The New York City-based chain is expanding through franchising in the next few years

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, P.F. Chang’s, and Shake Shack

Jan 20, 2023

Plus innovation at Baja Fresh, Bob Evans, Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen, California Pizza Kitchen, Charleys Philly Steaks, Emmy Squared, Eureka!, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, Just Salad, Lion’s Choice, Mendocino Farms ...

Chipotle adds location-based technology to its mobile app

Jan 20, 2023

The company's new mobile app features include push notification updates on order status, reminders to scan Rewards points and more.